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Want to know the age (or an approximate age) of a Wellington Upright Piano?

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 at 15:00  
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So I bought a Wellington Upright Piano for 0, The piano is not in the best condition it could be, it needs tunning and little aesthetic repairs, but for 0, I guess I could make a new hobby of fixing it. But I was just curios as to what the age of this piano is, or an approximate age. I found the serial number (726006) and I hope it helps. Or is there a website i could check?

Also If anybody has knows how much a professional tuner would charge me I would appreciate it.
Sorry, its just that this is my first time owning an actual piano, I have only had keyboards before.

Thank you so much everybody.

LESSON 1 – THE OUT-OF-TUNE PIANO

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 15:05  
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The first steps to tuning a piano is to evaluate its present conditions.

You need to take of the front panel (and the keyboard fallboard too!) in order to reach the tuning pins and the strings.

Then, you listen to the overall tuning state of the piano.

Here is a short introduction.

Why do Piano Tuners get upset when you tell them you have not had your piano tuned in a long time?

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 01:05  
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I have an older upright piano, which is played occasionally by my adult children. I’ve owned it about 18 years and had it tuned twice. Both times I have looked to get someone to tune it, they have given me attitude about not getting it tuned regularly. (two different tuners) I’ve heard other people complain of this same problem. What’s the big deal?

How long does it take for a good piano to get out of tune?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 18:21  
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Yes that is my general question, but here is more about my case..

I have an English Eavestaff upright piano which gets out of tune in about 6 months. I play around 1 to 2 hours per day on average. Eavestaff (Chippendale, if you know what I mean..)

If you really know what I mean, how good is the piano otherwise??? I kind of bought it, because I loved the tone plus it takes more finger force to press the keys, which is good, as this develops your fingers and you get a great pleasure and ease when playing other pianos..

Another question:

When a tuner comes to your home to tune your piano, what a good professional tuner should consider. I know some tuners not only tune but do something to the softness of the hammers and they might even change the touch,.. how to say… well the amount of force needed to suppress the key.. Is this true and is this good stuff to expose your piano to???

What should one consider in such issues???
The piano is very new. Bought it shiny from a piano shop couple of years ago…